Trial Lawyers for Public Justice - Back in Supreme Court

The following just arrived in the Rominger Legal mail bag. The case involves arbitration clauses in contracts, federal preemption issues under the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA"), and predatory lending issues in general.

According to the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, "Tomorrow morning at 11:00 a.m., Trial Lawyers for Public Justice will be back before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing a key access to justice case -- Buckeye Check Cashing, Inc. v. Cardegna. The closely-watched case, in which a payday lender is trying to use federal preemption and mandatory arbitration to keep its victims out of court, is featured in the National Law Journal. It is our third case before the Court on access to justice issues in the last six years."

To read the brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, click here.

"The Buckeye case is crucial to consumers' ability to get access to justice. That's why our position is supported by amici briefs filed by, among others, the Attorneys General of Florida, 40 other states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico; the National Association of Consumer Advocates, U.S PIRG, and the Center for Responsible Lending; AARP; and Professors of Contracts, Commercial, and Consumer Law. "

We at Rominger Legal think this case is well worth following, as the ramifications for both the consumer and for business are likely to ripple into other contract situations. We'll keep you posted on this case.

See also LawMemo.